Spring Snow on Low to Mid Elevations

The Carson Pass area had sunny skies with warm temperatures today at the lower and mid elevations.  Upper elevation areas above 9500' were much colder with moderate NE winds that limited snow surface softening.  Once off of the ridges in more wind protected areas, the snow surface began to soften.  Soft corn snow existed below 9200' on many SE and S aspects.  Transitional snow that has not gone through enough melt freeze cycles and other uneven sun sculpted snow also existed throughout this area.  No signs of wet snow instabilities were observed into the early afternoon hours at this location. 

Northerly areas had some smooth conditions from the recent 1'' snow event on Saturday.  Other northerly areas had firm and variable snow conditions.  Snow coverage continues to decrease on southerly aspects at all elevations.